Clear Scan setting? at DVinfo.net

Thomas Berg Petersen · May 26th, 2002, 11:35 PM

I have spend the last couple of weeks getting familarized with my XL1S and there is one (or at least one) thing I can't get to work: The clear scan feature.
I have read the threads about it but I still can't set it. Can anyone please explain how do I set the Clear Scan (preferably in a point to point way)? Thanks I really appreciate it!
Tom

ja135321 · May 27th, 2002, 01:42 AM

Step 1. Put the camera in Tv or M mode.
Step 2. Press the Shutter ^ up button past 15000 (Til you see Tv CS)
Step 3. Press Menu Button
Step 4. Select Cam. Set up
Step 5. Select Clear Scan, select the frequency to hide the bars.
Step 6. Record.

Nori Wentworth · May 27th, 2002, 10:48 PM

Excuse me if this sounds stupid.... What is Clear scan?

Disregard this post if indeed I am a complete dumbass!

Ken Tanaka · May 27th, 2002, 10:55 PM

"Clear Scan" is a new feature of the XL1s that enables you to shoot television screens or computer monitors without any trace of flicker or band roll. In essence, it provides a fine-tuning addjustment of the shutter speed.

Josh Bass · May 31st, 2002, 10:41 AM

I was curious. . .CS has four settings, in terms of kilohertz (or something similar). Is there a rule to it. . .as far as which setting to use for computer screens, TV screens, etc?

Jeff Donald · May 31st, 2002, 07:44 PM

Hi Josh,

There is no rule other than to observe the screen through the viewfinder and adjust the settings to minimize or eliminate the flicker or vertical band.

Jeff

Josh Bass · May 31st, 2002, 10:48 PM

Well whatever it's set on now seems to minimize it. As I adjust the shutter speed (independent of the clearscan feature)the band shrinks or grows.

May 26th, 2002, 11:35 PM	#1
Thomas Berg Petersen Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NYC, NY Posts: 111	Clear Scan setting? I have spend the last couple of weeks getting familarized with my XL1S and there is one (or at least one) thing I can't get to work: The clear scan feature. I have read the threads about it but I still can't set it. Can anyone please explain how do I set the Clear Scan (preferably in a point to point way)? Thanks I really appreciate it! Tom __________________ Thomas

May 27th, 2002, 01:42 AM	#2
ja135321 Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 90	How To Clear Scan Step 1. Put the camera in Tv or M mode. Step 2. Press the Shutter ^ up button past 15000 (Til you see Tv CS) Step 3. Press Menu Button Step 4. Select Cam. Set up Step 5. Select Clear Scan, select the frequency to hide the bars. Step 6. Record.

May 27th, 2002, 10:55 PM	#4
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	"Clear Scan" is a new feature of the XL1s that enables you to shoot television screens or computer monitors without any trace of flicker or band roll. In essence, it provides a fine-tuning addjustment of the shutter speed. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

May 31st, 2002, 10:41 AM	#5
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	I was curious. . .CS has four settings, in terms of kilohertz (or something similar). Is there a rule to it. . .as far as which setting to use for computer screens, TV screens, etc? __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

May 31st, 2002, 10:48 PM	#7
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	Well whatever it's set on now seems to minimize it. As I adjust the shutter speed (independent of the clearscan feature)the band shrinks or grows. __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

May 27th, 2002, 10:48 PM	#3
Nori Wentworth Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Kelowna, B.C. Canada Posts: 217	Excuse me if this sounds stupid.... What is Clear scan? Disregard this post if indeed I am a complete dumbass!

May 31st, 2002, 07:44 PM	#6
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Hi Josh, There is no rule other than to observe the screen through the viewfinder and adjust the settings to minimize or eliminate the flicker or vertical band. Jeff